Associate PSM Consultant (PHA Leader)

LE002 Onterris Payroll, LLC; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris is seeking an Associate PSM Consultant (PHA Leader) to join our environmental risk management team. This is a partially remote role with up to 50% travel to client facilities across the USA.

You will facilitate PHA/LOPA activities, conduct audits, and help build robust Process Safety Management programs in diverse industries. The ideal candidate has a BSME or BSChE, at least 8 years in the field, and strong communication, mentoring, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• BSME or BSChE from an accredited university.
• A thorough understanding of Process Safety Management and its importance to personal safety.
• A thorough understanding of EPA’s Risk Management Program requirements.
• Ability to mentor / train others.
• Experience: 8+ years industry experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Good documentation skills.
• Ability to function as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Providing Facilitation or Scribe services for Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and Hierarchy of Controls activities.
• Conducting Compliance Audits at client facilities to assess client performance against regulatory requirements.
• Helping our clients to build and enhance their PSM programs through implementation of one or more elements of the Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulations.
• Industry Representation & Thought Leadership – Represent the firm at conferences, author white papers, and engage in industry associations.
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration – Support staff-level employees in field work, mentoring junior scientists and engineers.
• Act as point of contact for clients.
• Effectively communicate with team members on project status & staffing needs.
• Practice safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts.
• The position may require travel and an occasional overnight stay. Travel to offices, project sites and project meetings on an as-needed basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Mentoring

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

BSME or BSChE from an accredited university

Job description

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. “For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact. Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

Our Associate PSM Consultant (PHA Leader) position is a partially remote position in which up to 50% of time will be spent traveling supporting our customers at their facilities, which can be located anywhere in the USA.

The compensation range for this role is $115,000 to $135,000 commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

• Providing Facilitation or Scribe services for Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and Hierarchy of Controls activities.
• Conducting Compliance Audits at client facilities to assess client performance against regulatory requirements.
• Helping our clients to build and enhance their PSM programs through implementation of one or more elements of the Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulations.
• Industry Representation & Thought Leadership – Represent the firm at conferences, author white papers, and engage in industry associations.
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration – Support staff-level employees in field work, mentoring junior scientists and engineers.
• Act as point of contact for clients.
• Effectively communicate with team members on project status & staffing needs.
• Practice safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts.
• The position may require travel and an occasional overnight stay. Travel to offices, project sites and project meetings on an as-needed basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• BSME or BSChE from an accredited university.
• A thorough understanding of Process Safety Management and its importance to personal safety.
• A thorough understanding of EPA’s Risk Management Program requirements.
• Ability to function as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Good documentation skills.
• Ability to mentor / train others.
• Experience: 8+ years industry experience.

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Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more. At Onterris, we take on complex challenges with purpose and momentum, alongside teams that lead with integrity, deliver together, and invest in your growth.

“Working with inspiring coworkers and clients across the globe over the past five years has been incredibly rewarding. Their passion motivates me to improve our client experience and work that I deliver.” - Erin Peck, Emissions Services

“There are not many places where a toxicologist can be boots-on-the-ground at an environmental emergency one day and deep in a human health risk assessment or litigation the next, but this company is one of them, and honestly, that breadth is what makes me love the work. We are a team of scientists with a broad range of talents and experiences who genuinely take the mission to heart, because protecting people and communities from chemical hazards is not abstract here; it is exactly why we show up every day. The culture reflects that shared commitment in the best way: collaborative, rigorous, and truly motivated by the impact we make together.” - Andre Richardson, Consulting

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